Arthritis Physiotherapist In Grange

Arthritis is a very common yet not very well understood disease. Arthritis means “inflammation of the joint”. There are over one hundred different forms of arthritis which can occur in people of all ages. Physiotherapy can assist with treatment, rehabilitation and management.

The Common Symptoms of Arthritis are:

Joint pain

Joint swelling

Redness or heat in a joint

Stiffness or difficulty moving a joint which is usually most marked first thing in the morning.

The two most common forms of arthritis are OSTEOARTHRITIS and RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS.

Osteoarthritis (OA)

Osteoarthritis commonly occurs as part of the aging process. The cartilage lining of the joints wears down in much the same ways as our car tyres do. Over time the cartilage surface becomes rougher and the cartilage itself weak and inflamed. The joint then narrows making it difficult to bend and straighten. Osteoarthritis usually occurs over the age of 45 but onset can be earlier, especially following trauma into a joint.

Factors which can affect osteoarthritis-:

Previous fracture or injury into a joint increases the likelihood of arthritis

Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is an active inflammatory disease in which joint pain and swelling cause joint erosion and deformity. In later stage rheumatoid arthritis, the joints may become unstable necessitating operative treatment (joint fusion or replacement).

Rheumatoid arthritis classically follows a pattern of active flare-ups when rest is required, and periods of remission when patients benefit from a physical activity programme to maintain and improve strength and flexibility.

The joint pain and swelling associated with arthritis cause secondary muscle weakness and tightness, further reducing mobility and, in turn, increasing pain. This cycle of pain and reduced function needs to be broken.

Arthritis Treatment

At Keperra Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, we provide a variety of arthritis treatment procedures and our arthritis physiotherapist will use treatment activities such as joint mobilizations, gentle stretches, soft tissue massage and dry needling to reduce your pain and improve your function. Electrotherapy such as ultrasound and interferential therapy, as well as ice and heat, are also often used to provide relief from pain and swelling.

Assistive Devices

At Keperra Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic, we can advise you on a variety of assistive devices including:-

Jar openers

Kneeling chairs for gardening

Reach extenders for picking up objects from the floor and help with everyday tasks

Splints and supports to offload painful joints

Contact us

For further information on our arthritis treatment or to make an appointment to see our arthritis physiotherapist, please call Keperra Physiotherapy and Sports Injury Clinic on +61 7 3855 1367.

How to find us

We are conveniently located close to train and bus stops, with ample on-site parking and ground level access.

Because we understand you may need to attend outside of work hours, we are open evenings Monday to Friday.

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We sponsor and proudly support West Arana Hills Rugby League Football Club, Ferny Grove Falcons Junior AFL Club, Arana United Futsal Club and Ferny Grove Bowls, Sports and Community Club.